Production Director

4 weeks ago

Nuneaton, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Saputo Dairy UK Full time

At Saputo Dairy UK, we're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Our commitment is to produce high-quality, nutritious food in a sustainable way. We're looking for a Production Director who will play a pivotal role in leading the production team, implementing process improvements, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment.

YOU'LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY...

  • Being a key member of the site operations team responsible for the 24-7 operation of one of our production facilities encompassing 11 production lines and a team of circa 150.
  • Ensuring a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to health and safety regulations and promoting a strong safety culture among the production team.
  • Ensuring compliance with industry regulations, quality standards, and legal requirements, such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety regulations. Maintain/improve BRC A+ rating.
  • Managing and coordinating daily production activities, including planning, scheduling, and execution, to meet production targets and customer demand.
  • Utilising the SIC and Tier process to manage operational KPIs such as safety, quality, plan attainment, OEE, quality, yield, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Providing guidance, coaching, and structured development opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities of the production team.
  • Identifying opportunities for process optimisation, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement through the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies within our MPS (Manufacturing Performance System).

YOU'RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE...

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or equivalent vocational experience.
  • Proven experience as a Production Manager in an FMCG or manufacturing environment, preferably with experience in a turnaround setting.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean methodologies, and continuous improvement principles.
  • Working knowledge of health and safety regulations and quality management systems.
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Results-driven mindset with a focus on operational excellence and meeting production targets.

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH...

  • Flexible, autonomous and inclusive working environment
  • Bonus scheme paid quarterly
  • Private Health Care
  • Health Cash Plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
  • Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
  • Generous employer pension contributions
  • Long service recognised every 5 years
  • Life Assurance
  • Free, onsite parking
  • Discounted branded products
  • Subsidised staff restaurant on site
  • 25 Holidays + 8 bank holidays
  • My Staff shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UK's largest retailers & service providers.

We support employment equity. Saputo Dairy UK strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

Our business was founded in 1933. Having sold our dairies business in 2015, we now produce and sell some of the best-loved food brands in the UK, including Cathedral City cheese, Clover spread, Country Life butter and Frylight spray oil. We have a fast-growing dairy alternatives portfolio including the Vitalite and Sheese brands and also manufacture specialised ingredients used in infant formula.

Our commitment is to produce high-quality, nutritious food in a sustainable way. We do that from our head office, operating sites and innovation centre which are spread across the UK. Since 2019 we are part of Saputo Inc., one of the top 10 dairy processors in the world.

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